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FG54 OTY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 128,658 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,181 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 114,181 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE, BLADE MISSING (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,051 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE, BLADE MISSING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened *** INCORRECT / FAULTY, (BOTH ) DROP LINKS FITTED / TOO SHORT *** (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened *** INCORRECT / FAULTY, (BOTH ) DROP LINKS FITTED / TOO SHORT *** (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.4MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner **** TYRE WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED ON INNER EDGE, (NOISEY??) ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** TYRE AT 3.8MM ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured **** BOLT BROKEN / MISSING **** (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.4MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **** BUSHES CRACKING / BREAKING UP **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner **** TYRE WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED ON INNER EDGE, (NOISEY??) ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** TYRE AT 3.8MM ** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,952 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 84,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlight images poor

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,184 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,489 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 43,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,772 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,522 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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FG54 OTY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG54 OTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 OTY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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